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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V683📅 Oct 4, 2018

2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 & 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 + 3 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.

💥 The risk

If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

🔧 The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100002.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V683000
Manufacturer recall #
2018100002
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
4,702
Component
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 2, 2018
Built
Mar 6, 2015 – May 31, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V683 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V683?

2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 & 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 + 3 more. 4,702 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.